Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

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

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

terminate

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

a social unit living together

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

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

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

and nothing more

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

exceedingly harmful

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

plural of “revolutionary” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

have in common

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading "Je twig--I tumble!" answered Milsom.

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

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

precisely as stated

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

at the time that

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

during the time that

From this reading Now, before the Spanish Johnnies come aboard, I'll just hunt up Macintyre, and post him upon his share of the work, while you go and explain matters to the Don and his family.

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

From this reading Who-oop!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading It will be interesting to observe the expression on the countenances of our Spanish friends when our engines--tampered with by those pestilent revolutionaries--break down!"

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

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And a very pretty scheme it is, too, Jack--does you proud, old man; it ought to work like a charm.