Chapter XIV

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

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

later than; following

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

(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 Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

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

From this reading “And now for some sleep.”

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

an oven or part of a stove used for broiling

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

command with authority

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “And now for some sleep.”

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

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

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

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

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “And now for some sleep.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

in an open way

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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 Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “And now for some sleep.”

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading “And now for some sleep.”

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading HARRY HEARS A NOISE IN THE BUSHES.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

hard to endure

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

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

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Ralph had already questioned the man and, as Harry Ware had prophesied, Malvin, the inscrutable, had his excuses all down “pat.”

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

which person or people

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Malvin had the wheel with orders to steer direct for Dexter Island.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Ralph spoke, as, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of fruit, steaks and coffee, the two latter cooked on the _River Swallow’s_ electric broiler by Percy Simmons, the three boys, who had passed such a sleepless, trying night, yawned openly in each other’s faces.