Chapter XVI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

(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 CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

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

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

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From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

divisible by two

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “What happened?”

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

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading “It’s part of the initiation,” said Jerry.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading “It’s part of the initiation,” said Jerry.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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 CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It’s part of the initiation,” said Jerry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “It’s part of the initiation,” said Jerry.

containing or characteristic of phosphorus

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It’s part of the initiation,” said Jerry.

express in words

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

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

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

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

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

not in physical motion

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

having passed out of existence

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

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

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading “Say, but this water’s cold!” came from Ned shiveringly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What happened?”

at the time that

From this reading “Cæsar’s aunt!” spluttered Bob, when he could get his head above water.

in or at the place that

From this reading CAUGHT Ned, Bob and Jerry were each good swimmers, and instinctively they held their breath as they fell into the water and struck out--but for where they knew not, for all about them was still as black as night, and even the phosphorous glow had vanished.