Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

later than; following

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was but a short distance to the pond.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

the act of departing

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

be the source of pain

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

and nothing more

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a boy or man

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

take somebody somewhere

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a particular point in time

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

and nothing more

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

overcome by superior force

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a small lake

From this reading It was but a short distance to the pond.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

without much difficulty

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was but a short distance to the pond.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

a person, without saying who

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

look attentively

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

at the time that

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

in or at the place that

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

which person or people

From this reading Dick was walking dangerously near the couple, who were liable at any moment to turn and discover him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.

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

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

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

From this reading A BRAVE EXPLOIT The danger with Dick Halliard was, that his anger was likely to overmaster his judgment, and lead him to attempt something that would cause his own disastrous overthrow.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading “I won’t stand it,” muttered the wrathful lad, stealing after them; “if they undertake that business somebody is going to get hurt.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The knowledge that the young man had just asked the privilege of destroying his bicycle was exasperating to a degree, but he might have reflected that, since the method chosen was by sinking it in the mill-pond, he had only to wait and watch where the submersion took place, when it could be readily recovered without injury.