(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
(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 This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
for the reason that
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
Chet
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From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
permission to do something
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
Gertrude's
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From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
by chance
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, she gave her consent to the proposed expedition.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
free from harm or evil
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there was any chance that they might be able to rescue Chet and Biff she meant that they should avail themselves of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in spite of all Aunt Gertrude's protests and predictions of disaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOY ON THE DECK Perhaps it was because Mrs. Hardy was determined to show that she was mistress in her own home.
at the time that
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The terrible woman raved for an hour when it was definitely decided that the Hardy boys should go on the trip, but Mrs. Hardy was firm.
