Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

anew

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

(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 THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

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

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

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

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

prudent

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

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

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

the act of departing

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

a particular point in time

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

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

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

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

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

being four more than twenty

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

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

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Han brought back a newspaper that afternoon containing a vivid and highly sensational account of the attempted robbery of the Alfred Henry Drummond "cottage."

an act of traveling by water

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

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

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

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

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

signal by winking

From this reading THE SQUALL Although the Adventure Club remained in port for another day, neither Perry, Wink nor Ossie went ashore again, and all the efforts of the rest of the party failed to coax them off the boats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were, they declared, fed up with Bar Harbor.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The three read it with much interest, and especially that portion of it which stated that "the local police force is investigating and has every expectation of making arrests within twenty-four hours, since it is not believed the burglars have succeeded in leaving the island and all avenues of escape are being closely guarded."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And they hinted that so far as they were concerned the voyage might continue at any moment without protest.