Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

at or in the front

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

(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 At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

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

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

eagerly desirous

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

in a state of sleep

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

out of bed

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

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

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

of short duration or distance

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

put or send forth

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

of the present time and place

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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 A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

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

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

not able to be found

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

not any; not one

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

above and across; more than

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

express in words

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

in the near future

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

make strong or stronger

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

not necessary

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

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

From this reading At all events silence soon rested over the little camp and in a brief time all were asleep.

at the time that

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading Now that Fred and George had been cared for and the immediate peril into which they had fallen was gone a feeling of relief had come to the three Go Ahead Boys.

which person or people

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A STARTLING ARRIVAL Whether the gruff words of the somewhat crusty guide cast a spell over the boys or they themselves shared in the dark vision presented by him no one knew.

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

From this reading They were still anxious concerning their missing companion, but their confidence in Pete and their knowledge that John was not likely to incur any unnecessary risks, to say nothing of the search which Kitoni was making, all combined to strengthen their hope that the missing Go Ahead Boys would soon be with them.

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

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.

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

From this reading When the light of the following morning appeared the camp was astir and Zeke, who was awake before his young charges had opened their eyes, was already preparing a simple breakfast.