Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Don't you be afraid of my becoming loose-tongued," chattered Bayliss.

anew

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

any person at all

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

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From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading "Don't you be afraid of my becoming loose-tongued," chattered Bayliss.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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From this reading "Don't you be afraid of my becoming loose-tongued," chattered Bayliss.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

someone who is a detective

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

at any time

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

set up or found

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

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

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

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From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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From this reading "Don't you be afraid of my becoming loose-tongued," chattered Bayliss.

engage in

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

the force of workers available

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Don't you be afraid of my becoming loose-tongued," chattered Bayliss.

information about recent and important events

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

not any; not one

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

participate in games or sport

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading "Ugh!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I don't believe I'll ever want to talk to anyone again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

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

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

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

From this reading The awful way this night's work has turned out would make the town too hot for us."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading REAL NEWS AND "PUNK HEROES" "Bayliss, no matter what happens," whispered Dodge, as the two young men climbed into the car outside, "don't you ever let it be found out that we went to the camp of Dick & Co. to play a joke on Prescott and the others.