Chapter XVII · A Visit to the Hospital

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

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

in actual fact

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

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

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

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From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

set up or found

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

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

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

not consistent with or using reason

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

a boy or man

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

an event that happens

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

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From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

propel through the air

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading Naturally, both boys were anxious to see him, as they felt that the lad they had found in the ruins of the dynamited hut could throw a great deal of light on that mysterious occurrence.

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

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But he said nothing of this to his chums, as, actually, he had nothing upon which to base his belief.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Irrational as the idea appeared that there was any connection between the blowing up of the hut and the latest voyage of the gray motor boat, he could not help feeling that somewhere the two occurrences dove-tailed into each other.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

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

From this reading For some reason, which he himself could not have defined, Ralph was beginning to link the different strange happenings of the previous night into a continuous chain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At the hospital, Ralph and young Simmons were informed that the lad they had brought in that morning was better, and that it was almost certain that he would recover in course of time.