Chapter XIX · The Arrival

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

later than; following

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

at or in the front

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

(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 George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

in addition

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

of short duration or distance

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

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

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

one or the other of two

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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 George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

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

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

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

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

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

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

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

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

of great significance or value

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

attractive and tempting

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

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 In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

above and across; more than

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

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

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

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

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

up to a particular time

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very attractive hotel not far from the station was most inviting.

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

From this reading In spite of the protests of the other boys against John being left behind, it was finally decided that he should carry out his own plan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had declared his purpose to find out if possible what had become of the second car.

at the time that

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.

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

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George had insisted that all four of the Go Ahead boys either should remain together or depart in a body; but after a brief conversation in which John explained that he really was desirous of making some further investigations of his own and also that it was equally important for George to get into touch with his father, as he could not do over the telephone, it was agreed that John should remain until the following day.

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

From this reading There John explained he would remain until the following day when the boys either would come for him or send him money.