Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

(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 "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

fearless and daring

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

determine the number or amount of

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

approval

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

someone who is a detective

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

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From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

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

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

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

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

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

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

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From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW QUARTERS.

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From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

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From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

above and across; more than

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

housing available for people to live in

From this reading NEW QUARTERS.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

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

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

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

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

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

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

precisely as stated

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It isn't best for us to spend all our time laughing at Newcombe, or we may find out that he's smarter than we give him credit of being.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading If we expect to shoot any more wells in this vicinity, we must change our quarters, for we can safely count on this being watched."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What if it is?" cried Dick, their success having made him very bold.

which person or people

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said:

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Until nearly daylight the boys remained awake, laughing over Newcombe's credulity, or congratulating each other on the success of that night's work, and then Bob, who for half an hour had been studying some plan, said: