Chapter XV · Dangerous Days

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

From this reading “What made you think of such a thing?”

later than; following

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

a youthful male person

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

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From this reading “I don’t know,” returned Shirley.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

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From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “I just happened to think of it.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

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

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

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

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I just happened to think of it.”

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

and nothing more

From this reading “I just happened to think of it.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know,” returned Shirley.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “What made you think of such a thing?”

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

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

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

From this reading “I don’t know,” returned Shirley.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

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

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

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

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “What made you think of such a thing?”

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

the act of altering something secretly or improperly

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

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

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

a special situation

From this reading “What made you think of such a thing?”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I hadn’t thought of that, Miss Shirley,” replied Jimmy in some surprise.

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

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What made you think of such a thing?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Jimmy,” said Shirley after supper that evening, calling the boy to one side, “do you think there is any danger of any one tampering with Gabriel?”