Chapter XX

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

(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 reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

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

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

cover from sight

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

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From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

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From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

a social unit living together

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

your parents

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

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

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

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From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

not any; not one

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

more desirable than another

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

communicate vividly

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

a large and noisy party of people

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

spray blown up from the surface of the sea

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading Even Jan and Barby knew no other reason than this.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

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

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

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

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the boys were busy preparing to "bury the ghost for good."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

in or at the place that

From this reading The reason, Dr. Miller said, was to get all his friends together for one big shindig before he and his family returned to Spindrift Island where a new project was waiting.

which person or people

From this reading Death of a Ghost Dr. Miller planned a large cook-out and picnic party in the mine area, and he issued invitations to people from the town of Lansdale, to the staff of Spindrift Island's scientific foundation, to Mr. Bennett of the AEC, and to a number of folks who preferred for reasons of their own to remain anonymous for the time being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.

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From this reading What made the plan difficult was that it had to be done publicly, and in such a way that it wouldn't interfere with police activities.