Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

(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 His animosity had all disappeared.

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

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

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

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading His animosity had all disappeared.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

carefully weighed

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading His animosity had all disappeared.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

communicated in words

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

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

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

plural of “grudge” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

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

From this reading His animosity had all disappeared.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

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

From this reading His animosity had all disappeared.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

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From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

engage in

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

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From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

a promise

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

an educational institution

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

plural of “snub” — an instance of driving away or warding off

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

following in time or order

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

a special situation

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

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

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

which person or people

From this reading An explanation made to friendly boys, however, was a vastly different thing from making one to officers who had a chance to earn a reward.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading This one act of loyalty on Matt's part wiped out a great load of snubs and grudges.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading DETECTIVE MATTY Glen managed to get back to the camp without coming under Matt's notice.

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

From this reading He knew that his connection with the reform school was quite generally known at the camp, for Mr. Newton himself--subsequent to the disclosures of J. Jervice--had seen fit to explain to the scouts that Glen might be considered as staying under his parole, and had further expressed his conviction that the authorities would certainly make the parole permanent in view of all the facts.