Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas for poor Phil!

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

any thing at all

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

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From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

constricted in size

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

in a dejected manner

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

moving swiftly

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Alas for poor Phil!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

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

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

only a very short time before

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

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

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

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

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

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

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

and nothing more

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

in a yearning manner

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a person who carries a message

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

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From this reading Alas for poor Phil!

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Alas for poor Phil!

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

medium for communication

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

express in words

From this reading “Say, just to jump in the _Arrow_ and fly through that golden air, eh?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a long narrow opening

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Such a day for flying,” he groaned, sinking down on the stone bench that had served him for a bed, his head hanging dejectedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

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

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

at the time that

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Rising from his hard bed, cramped and aching in every muscle of his body, so stiff that he could hardly move, he gazed longingly at the patch of intensely blue sky that could be seen through the makeshift slit of a window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Bandit’s Messenger It was a gorgeous day, that first day of Phil’s imprisonment in the dungeon with the slit high up in the wall, a kind of day when boys, especially the Radio Boys, always longed to do something particularly daring and thrilling—anything, so long as it promised adventure.