happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
Aleck
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From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
(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 Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
Bixtons
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From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
how
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From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm with you!" sang out Roger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
KhakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
and nothing more
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I'm with you!" sang out Roger.
win a victory over
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
PACTnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
Roger
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From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "I'm with you!" sang out Roger.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Hit, and hit hard!" cried Jimmy, as he sprang at Aleck.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
express in words
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But if it is true that fear lends strength, so does righteous rage, and the Khaki Boys possessed this in full measure as they thought of not only what the two brothers had done to them personally, but their traitorous conduct toward their country.
which person or people
From this reading Certainly by all rules and regulations of personal encounters it ought to have been easy for the two scoundrels, physically comparatively fresh, as they were, to have overcome the Khaki Boys, who were well-nigh exhausted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECRET PACT Jimmy and Roger, fighting in the cave with the Bixtons, never afterward could tell exactly how it happened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm with you!" sang out Roger.
