Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

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

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

a person who travels through the water by swimming

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading "Come on!" cheered Dick Prescott.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

clothing in general

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

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

From this reading "Come on!" cheered Dick Prescott.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He had heard Dick's cry, however.

someone who is a detective

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading He had heard Dick's cry, however.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

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

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Full speed!

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had heard Dick's cry, however.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had heard Dick's cry, however.

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

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading "Come on!" cheered Dick Prescott.

someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

move hurridly

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

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

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

in or at the place that

From this reading SETTING A NEW TRAP What Dick had caught sight of, and what had made him call to his chums was the figure of the camp prowler partially dressed seated on the edge of a pool of water fed by a forest brook where evidently he had been bathing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading These few instants of time had been enough for the bather to jump up, snatch up the remainder of his clothes and set off through the woods with the speed of an antelope.