Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

(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 "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

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

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading I dread the voyage."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

your parents

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

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From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

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From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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precisely, exactly

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

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

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

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

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading I dread the voyage."

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

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

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

From this reading THE TRAINING CAMP My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was like part of their "own folks," and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I'm here; and I wish we were across.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you got here all right, did you?" asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.