Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

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

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, yes!" the other boys pressed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I didn't say _when_ I'd tell you, did I?"

take exception to

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

a building that is occupied by a social club

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "But I didn't say _when_ I'd tell you, did I?"

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From this reading "But I didn't say _when_ I'd tell you, did I?"

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

the act of departing

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

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From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes, yes!" the other boys pressed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

compacted by ironing

From this reading "Yes, yes!" the other boys pressed.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

express in words

From this reading "But I didn't say _when_ I'd tell you, did I?"

to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

a smallest army unit

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

the act of swimming

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

express in words

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

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

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HI'S SWIMMING CHALLENGE The reader may be sure that the members of his baseball squad had reminded him of his promise to tell them what the man on the clubhouse steps said.

at the time that

From this reading "But I didn't say _when_ I'd tell you, did I?"

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, yes!" the other boys pressed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I promised I'd tell you, if you won that game," Dick admitted.

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

From this reading "You're not going to try to sneak out of it that way, are you, Dick?"