Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

later than; following

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

(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 FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

any thing at all

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Don't say anything to arouse his suspicions."

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

a person who is in charge

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

discontented as toward authority

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading Don't say anything to arouse his suspicions."

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

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

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

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

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

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

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

a small worthless amount

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

and nothing more

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

an insignificant place

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

express in words

From this reading Don't say anything to arouse his suspicions."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

believed likely

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Don't say anything to arouse his suspicions."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

a special situation

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading "I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag," laughed Harry, "but I will be careful after this."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

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

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

which person or people

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Herring will keep still," said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FUN AND EXCITEMENT The new number of the _Gazette_ was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon's first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.