Chapter VI

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

From this reading A HOT STARTER.

anew

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

psychological suffering

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

at any time

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A HOT STARTER.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

a brief written record

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

above and across; more than

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

an electric motor for starting an engine

From this reading A HOT STARTER.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Matt and Grattan had been at swords' points ever since the motor boys had been in the Catskills.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Nevertheless, Matt might have cut loose from the mandarin, for he did not like his Oriental methods, but his temper was stirred by that half-veiled threat in the note from Grattan.

a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

at the time that

From this reading But it was impossible for the king of the motor boys to turn his back upon an appeal from any one in distress when it was in his power to be of help.

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

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Motor Matt disliked any further entanglements with Tsan Ti and the fateful ruby fully as much as did his cowboy pard, and he was greatly perturbed over the unexpected developments which had again drawn him and McGlory into the plots and counterplots hovering around the valuable gem.