Chapter XII · The Search Squad

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

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

highly skilled

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

(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 “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

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

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

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

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

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

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

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

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

carefully weighed

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

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

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

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From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

apart from; not including

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

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From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

excessively quick

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

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

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

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

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

immediately past

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

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

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

and nothing more

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

with low volume

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

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

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

established irrevocably

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

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

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

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

From this reading Blake held his hand before he had started to tear an end off the sealed envelope.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

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

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

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

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

which person or people

From this reading “Don’t be hasty about opening that letter, Blake,” cautioned the scout master, who saw that such a move was indeed contemplated by his chum.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

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

From this reading “Why, I thought it would be only right to find out if Felix had said he was sorry, Hugh,” he hastened to explain, looking somewhat disappointed.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, I understand all that, Blake,” answered the other, quietly, “but we mustn’t forget that a seal should be considered inviolate, and a letter like this not opened except as a last resort.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Because if things did turn out that way, you see I could get this letter to Uncle Reuben, and then the object of our run up here to camp would be accomplished.”