Chapter V

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

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

a formal public statement

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOYS DECIDE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THE BOYS DECIDE.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

obtain

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

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

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

impressive in appearance

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

and nothing more

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

past form of “lump” — put together indiscriminately

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

the verbal act of naming

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

as might be expected

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

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

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

existing or coming before

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

filled with shade

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

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

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

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

From this reading THE BOYS DECIDE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

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

From this reading This was the announcement that the two papers had agreed to start their contestants off in a spirit of rivalry by naming the same day for the start and imposing exactly the same conditions, the prizes to be lumped.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

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

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

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

From this reading A perusal of the two newspapers, the _Planet_ and the _Despatch_, the next day, however, gave the boys an inkling of one of his motives for his desperate attempt—if, indeed, it had been engineered by him—to gain possession of the Joyce gyroscope.

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

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That Fred Reade was concerned in it there seemed no reason to doubt, though just what part he had played was more shadowy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their strange experience of the preceding night was naturally the topic of the day with the boys the next morning.