Chapter XII

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

From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

(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 "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

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

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE MEETING BETWEEN THE LINES.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Good for us!

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

a person of German nationality

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good for us!

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE MEETING BETWEEN THE LINES.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MEETING BETWEEN THE LINES.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

Identical; not different.

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

express in words

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading THE MEETING BETWEEN THE LINES.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

short and plump

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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Good for us!

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

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From this reading We're the ones to read a message!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

at the time that

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading But say, was that in German, or French, or English, I want to know?" and Tubby seized his chums each by an arm, as he asked this question in a husky whisper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!"