Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

in addition

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

promote over another

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

in a willing manner

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

a small worthless amount

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

not any; not one

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

and nothing more

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

with low volume

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Houston and Van Dorn, however, did not seem quite so intimate of late.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

catch sight of

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

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

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

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

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

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

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

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

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

defying expression or description

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Meanwhile, Haight had bestowed considerable attention upon Miss Araminta Bixby, to the unspeakable delight of that individual, and had so ingratiated himself into her favor that she only too gladly consented to play the part of spy on the movements of Houston and Van Dorn.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

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

From this reading For the next ensuing days there were no more visits to the cabin.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The two Maverick boys had also agreed to report to him whatever they were able to learn concerning these two.

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

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.

during the time that

From this reading According to Lyle's suggestion, a few notes were quietly exchanged between Houston and Jack; thus their plans were maturing, while there was nothing which outsiders could detect.