Chapter III

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

serving as an essential component

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

a boy or man

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

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

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

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

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

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

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

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

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

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

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

not divisible by two

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

by chance

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

an educational institution

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

not often

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that his father was a poor man, and Billy Long seldom had any spending money.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading He had been seen carrying the chain for the mysterious surveyors who had been in the vacant lot behind the department store that was robbed the Tuesday night previous to the opening of our story; but _that_ should not have made trouble for Short and Long.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.

which person or people

From this reading He was full of fun and mischief; but to the boys who knew him to be perfectly fair and honest, the accusation now aimed against him seemed preposterous.

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

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TONY ALLEGRETTO Now, "Short and Long," as the boys called him (christened William Henry Harrison Long) was a jolly little fellow and extremely popular at Centerport's Central High School----not so much with the teachers and adults of his acquaintance, perhaps, as with his fellow pupils.

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

From this reading Naturally he was always on the outlook for "odd jobs" which would earn him a little something for his own pocket.