Chapter XII

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

From this reading CHARLEY GETS A NEW CREW.

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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From this reading CHARLEY GETS A NEW CREW.

for the most part

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading CHARLEY GETS A NEW CREW.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading CHARLEY GETS A NEW CREW.

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

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

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From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

the force of workers available

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading CHARLEY GETS A NEW CREW.

in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

in the near future

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

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

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

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

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

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

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

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

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

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

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

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

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

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

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

in or at the place that

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"

a Caucasian

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

which person or people

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading CHARLEY stopped the car in front of the camp and jumped nimbly out, followed by the two white men, whom he introduced to the two boys as "Bob Bratten and Will Kitchner, our new engineers."

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Walter was chiefly interested in the new men who were climbing out of the car with their suit-cases in their hands.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Both were well known to McCarty, and the three were soon busy recalling old times on other jobs where they had worked together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Gee, Charley," he whispered, "what kind of crew is this you have brought, a bunch of tourists?"