Chapter XX

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

anew

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

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

From this reading "But _we_ heard him," said Alvin.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

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

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

reveal unintentionally

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But _we_ heard him," said Alvin.

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

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

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

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

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

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

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

From this reading "But _we_ heard him," said Alvin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

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

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

cause to move by striking

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

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

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

a small island

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

and nothing more

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

propel with a paddle

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But _we_ heard him," said Alvin.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

move stealthily

From this reading "He made a slight slip and may do it again."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

in a strange manner

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

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

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

hard to endure

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT Through the soft, impenetrable darkness stole the almost inaudible sound of a paddle, and strangely enough, only a single stroke was heard.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But _we_ heard him," said Alvin.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

which person or people

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

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

From this reading "Whoever it is he is trying not to betray himself; he is using his oar as a paddle, to avoid the sound of rowing."

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

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The listening youths agreed that the point whence it came was to the north of the islet, and it was Chester Haynes who was keen witted enough to hit upon the explanation.