Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

in actual fact

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

the lower side of anything

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

someone who is a detective

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

being one more than ten

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

the act of departing

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

a supply of food especially for a household

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

engage in

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

according to the clock

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

a member of a police force

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

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

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

cut with a saw

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A little later a mounted policeman actually came cantering into the paddock and forced them to creep stealthily to their safe retreat at the bottom of the mine.

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

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

extremely painful

From this reading Here they sat and talked, prey to the most torturing curiosity.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading They saw a crowd gathering near the Drovers' Arms, and could catch the glitter of the accoutrements of a couple of troopers.

plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

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

From this reading At about eleven o'clock, from an outlook amongst some scrub on the Red hand tip, Dick and his mate could see that something unusual was going on in Waddy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

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

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

belonging to which person

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading NEITHER of the McKnights nor Parrot came to the boys on the Sunday morning, and Dick and Billy, whose larder had run short, were compelled to make a raid on Wilson's garden--which yielded little in the way of fruit, but carrots and turnips were not despised.