Chapter XXV · Home as Found

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

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

(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 To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

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

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

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

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

confined by bonds

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

rid of obstructions

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

being joined in close association

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

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

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

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From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

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

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

a person of German nationality

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

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

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

and nothing more

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

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

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

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

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

carry out

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For at first came happenings almost as exciting as those that had already taken place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading It was not until the excitement was over that they really could talk it all out.

(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 To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

during the time that

From this reading The _Seattle_ had more to do than merely to take the Germans aboard as prisoners and Ruth and her friends as honored passengers, while they put a prize crew on the _Admiral Pekhard_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the German plot had been so far-reaching, and it had come so near being carried through to a successful finish, that the commander of the _Seattle_, of the fast cruiser type, bound home for orders, felt an attempt must be made to punish the Germans connected with the plot.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.

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

From this reading To clear up all the mysteries about their adventures—about Tom’s wonderful flight in the airplane, his capture by the Zeppelin’s commander, his wrecking of the Hun machine, his providential escape from the sea; as well, the trials and dangers through which Ruth had passed—to clear up all these things certainly took much time.