Chapter X

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

later than; following

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

(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 Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

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

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

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

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

dearly loved

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

someone who is a detective

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

set up or found

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

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

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

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

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

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

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

engage in

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

not any; not one

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

by chance

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

move over something with pressure

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

made afraid

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

-ing form of “scuttle” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

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

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

in or at that place or location

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

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

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

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

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

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

From this reading For there he was, leading surely a strange following.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

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

From this reading A Thrilling Rescue Perhaps no quainter or more exciting situation could be imagined than that which found Dick Hamshaw and his little party scuttling down the dark streets of Adrianople.

during the time that

From this reading Then there's Alec--well, nothing out of the ordinary--while behind come the Major, almost a stranger, though we know all about him, and then 'Charlie', dear old Charlie."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Enough to make the people open their eyes and rub 'em hard," he told himself with a grin, for Dicky was not the one to be scared easily or disheartened.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading "Here we are, led by a Turkish officer, that's me; followed by a British naval officer, in uniform too, that's the Commander, and jolly groggy he seems to be after that wound of his.