Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

(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 They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

any thing at all

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

take into custody

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

confined by bonds

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

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

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

divisible by two

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

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

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

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

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

of great significance or value

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

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

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

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

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

as might be expected

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

above and across; more than

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

(of birds) especially having the flight feathers

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

in a playful manner

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

cut with a saw

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Meantime they had carried the pinioned man below and securely bound him to his bunk.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they had cooked and eaten their supper, talking all the time, each playfully describing his own consternation at every step of the late proceeding.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

up to a particular time

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

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

From this reading “TALKING BUSINESS” Naturally the boys were too much excited over their capture to talk of anything else, and for a time they did not even think or talk of the most important phase of that.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”

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

From this reading They discussed the shooting, which all of them saw to be reason enough for the arrest, but it was not until well on into the night that any of them thought to ask Phil about the results of his search of Jim’s satchel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Finally Will Moreraud said:-- “By the way, what does it all mean?”