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 And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

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

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Who is he?" murmured Bob.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

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

From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

cross in a pattern, often random

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

placed crosswise

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

at any time

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

start firing a weapon

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

a person of German nationality

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

being in captivity

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading "Who is he?" murmured Bob.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Who is he?" murmured Bob.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

free from harm or evil

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

in a confused mass

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

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

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

at the time that

From this reading "Is he an American or German?" was the question Jimmy asked, and he peered out through a space between two big beams that had fallen and crossed when the mill collapsed.

in or at the place that

From this reading "And where did he come from!" inquired Roger.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

which person or people

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And he spoke with a calmness and confidence that was in strange contrast to the scene of terror, noise and confusion which was behind the boys--a danger that was ever coming nearer as the fire, started by the exploding shell, ate its way into the dry timber of the old mill, and menaced the five imprisoned Brothers.

showing curiosity

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.

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

From this reading MUCH WONDERING Through the splintered and tangled crisscross of beams, planks and boards which barred their way to freedom, as some iron grill or lattice work might have kept in some ancient prisoner, the Khaki Boys looked at the man who had shouted to them; the man who had said he would rescue them.