Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

not accessible to view

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

in disagreement

From this reading CONFLICTING REPORTS.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

set up or found

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

cheerfully irresponsible

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

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

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

a message received and understood

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

a small worthless amount

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

the literary culture

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

for more time

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

a particular point in time

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

not any; not one

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading CONFLICTING REPORTS.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

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

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

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

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

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

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He could not for a moment forget the letters which, at Captain Beardsley's request, he had delivered to Colonel Shelby and the rest.

which person or people

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Did they convey to those who received them the information that Beardsley no longer believed that there was money concealed in Mrs. Gray's house, or did they contain instructions concerning a new plot that was to be worked up against Marcy and his mother?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading During the next three weeks Marcy Gray would have lived in a fever of suspense had it not been for the presence of courageous, happy-go-lucky sailor Jack.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The boys did not know, and never found out for certain what it was that the captain wrote in those letters.