Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

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

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

the act of making something clean

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

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

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading Jeff was the sixteen-year-old son of Officer Randolph.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

a midday meal

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

engage in

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

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

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Jeff was the sixteen-year-old son of Officer Randolph.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading He had been engaged, on his father’s recommendation, for this expedition.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading Jeff was the sixteen-year-old son of Officer Randolph.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

a male human offspring

From this reading Jeff was the sixteen-year-old son of Officer Randolph.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

male cat

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

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

From this reading Officer Randolph, in the meantime, had consented to make his headquarters aboard the “Restless,” which fact permitted both Tom and Joe to get their first taste of alligator sport.

during the time that

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

which person or people

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

lean and sinewy

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A CRACK SHOT AT THE GAME WHILE the party were thus engaged in discussing the luncheon, the young Randolph referred to, Jefferson being his Christian name, was busy in another room of the bungalow, cleaning alligator rifles.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Despite his youth, this young man, who was tall, slim, wiry and strong, had already led several successful alligator hunts in the Everglades.