Chapter IV

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From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

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From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

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From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

recognizable; marked

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

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From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

one or the other of two

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

the organ of sight

From this reading "Keep your eye on your watch, Tom," said Jack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

of great significance or value

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

a small worthless amount

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep your eye on your watch, Tom," said Jack.

immediately past

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

engage in

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

a particular point in time

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This job is too important to run any risks of bungling it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Keep your eye on your watch, Tom," said Jack.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

in the near future

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

male cat

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Seated beside Jack, therefore, under the protective hood of the scout car, was little Tom Binns.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

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

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

look attentively

From this reading "Keep your eye on your watch, Tom," said Jack.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We don't want to make any mistake and cross the line too soon--but we don't want to be late, either.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Almost at the last moment Scout-Master Durland, or Captain Durland, as he was again for this week, had decided not to send Jack Danby on his trip into the enemy's country alone.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Keep your eye on your watch, Tom," said Jack.