Chapter XXII · A Double Accusation

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

put in effect

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

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

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

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From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

make up

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

without stop or interruption

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

move gently or carefully

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

a notable achievement

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

coins made of gold

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

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

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

and nothing more

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

the act of departing

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

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From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

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

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

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

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

cut with a saw

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

express in words

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

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

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading And all this time, unheeding the dropping of the coin from his pocket, Mark Merrill had continued his hand-walk around the track, accomplishing the feat with an ease far greater than Barney Breslin had done.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading When the gold coin fell from Mark’s pocket and the loud murmur of amazement was heard, Barney Breslin had sprang forward, and seizing the piece of gold cried:

at the time that

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

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

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Barney Breslin had just completed his walk on his hands around the track of the gymnasium, and the applause with which he had been greeted had ceased, when Scott Clemmons asked Mark Merrill if he could accomplish a like feat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It certainly is, but surely there must be some mistake, for Merrill could not be guilty of----” “I tell you now that he is the man I saw leaving our room,” said Breslin, interrupting Clemmons.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It is your luck coin, Clemmons, as I live!”