Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

(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 "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "Why not?" challenged Dave in astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading "Why not?" challenged Dave in astonishment.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading "Why not?" challenged Dave in astonishment.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

the act of departing

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

excessively quick

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

cause to move by striking

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading "Why not?" challenged Dave in astonishment.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

and nothing more

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

immediately past

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

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

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

attach a tag or label to

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

above and across; more than

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading "Solving human riddles is all right in the daytime, but it's likely to spoil our rest at night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

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

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

male cat

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

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

From this reading I can't help feeling that last night's Sploderite function was a mark of displeasure over our unwelcome interest in the lake mystery."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "It's just like this," Tom went on.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why not?" challenged Dave in astonishment.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DICK MAKES A FIND "Now, I don't know how it is going to hit the rest of you," remarked Tom Reade, as he put down his coffee cup at the end of the hasty breakfast, "but I'll confess that I'm not wholly keen about solving the puzzle of the lake mystery."