Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

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From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

having lost your job

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

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From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

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

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

having superior power and influence

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

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

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

-ing form of “prohibit” — command against

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

with little or no delay

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

term of address for a man

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Quite the contrary, it became paramount as a topic of conversation.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

From this reading Miss Carroll had promptly vetoed the “poking around in the woods” plan, appealing to Mr. Carroll to support her in prohibiting such a proceeding.

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

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

From this reading “THE TRUE SIGN OF THE ‘DRAGON’” The story of the treasure of Las Golondrinas was not to be thus easily dismissed from the minds of the Wayfarers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

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

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Though both were considerably impressed by the girls’ find neither was in sympathy with Patsy’s half-jesting, half-earnest assertion: “It would be fun to poke around in the woods a little and hunt for the treasure, if we had the least bit of an idea what ‘the sign of the _Dragon_’ was.”

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The journal of the unfortunate Englishman, Sir John Holden, and the letter written by Don Camillo de Fereda were duly exhibited to and read by Miss Martha and Mr. Carroll.