Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

(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 It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

confined by bonds

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

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From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

set up or found

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

having received what was desired

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

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

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

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From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

immediately past

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

engage in

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

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

From this reading "Surely!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

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

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

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

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.

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

From this reading AN ILLUSTRIOUS EXAMPLE That night the Scout Master was much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys as they assembled around the council fire.

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

From this reading Their questions showed that they were anxious to understand how to make the most of the promised course, and that they realized it was bound to prove intensely interesting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was plain that they had all found "food for thought" in what he had told them on the previous evening.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Some of the boys asked me to remind you of the book you had last night," said Don Miller, coming up to Lieutenant Denmead as the latter had a moment's freedom.