Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

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From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

(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 "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

commanding attention

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

the act of grasping

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

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

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

having made preparations

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading Mrs. MacCall stayed with them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. MacCall stayed with them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

United States astronomer (1835-1909)

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

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

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

by chance

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

a temporary police force

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

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

From this reading Mrs. MacCall stayed with them.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

express in words

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. MacCall stayed with them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

propel through the air

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE Constable Newcomb and his posse disposed themselves comfortably aboard the _Bluebird_, and, at a nod from Mr. Howbridge, Neale rang the bell to tell Hank to throw in the gear clutch and start the boat.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

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

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.

at the time that

From this reading They had disembarked at the point dock and when the boat pulled off went to the hotel there to await the return of their friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. MacCall stayed with them.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The girls, much to Agnes' dissatisfaction, had been left ashore, since there was likely to be rough work arresting the "Klondikers," as the constable called the tramps on Cedar Island.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Mr. Newcomb, perhaps you can explain what it's all about," suggested the lawyer to the constable, when they sat on deck together, near Neale at the steering wheel.