Chapter VI

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

(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 It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

in addition

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

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

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

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

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

surprising greatly

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

a youthful male person

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

an informal form of address for a man

From this reading Jack immediately took Buster in hand.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

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

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

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

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

communicated in words

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

for a limitless time

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

set up or found

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

the act of giving

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Jack immediately took Buster in hand.

only a very short time before

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

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

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Jack immediately took Buster in hand.

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

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack immediately took Buster in hand.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

a large number or amount

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

engage in

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What boy, wouldn’t, tell me?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

extremely

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

not often

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

express in words

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

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

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Jack immediately took Buster in hand.

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

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

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From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

at the time that

From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION “Whee!” exclaimed Josh, hardly able to believe his ears when he heard the fat boy make this astonishing declaration so positively.

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

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George also expressed more or less surprise, though from the look on his face it was evident that he was beginning to guess something in connection with what his “crew” was stating.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was the only way of making him tell all he knew, without forever “beating about the bush,” and giving himself lots of airs; for Buster seldom found himself in the center of the stage; and when such an event did come along he wished to make the most of it.

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From this reading What boy, wouldn’t, tell me?