Chapter XII

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

in addition

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

any thing at all

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

for the reason that

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

an act that fails

From this reading Noddy was sore over the failure of his _Firefly_.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

From this reading Noddy was sore over the failure of his _Firefly_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

usually; as a rule

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

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

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading So, naturally, Noddy Nixon heard of the boys’ project.

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

From this reading Noddy was sore over the failure of his _Firefly_.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

as might be expected

From this reading So, naturally, Noddy Nixon heard of the boys’ project.

information about recent and important events

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)

From this reading So, naturally, Noddy Nixon heard of the boys’ project.

not any; not one

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

above and across; more than

From this reading Noddy was sore over the failure of his _Firefly_.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

communicate vividly

From this reading So, naturally, Noddy Nixon heard of the boys’ project.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

transport commercially

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, naturally, Noddy Nixon heard of the boys’ project.

hurting

From this reading Noddy was sore over the failure of his _Firefly_.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

express in words

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

a source of difficulty

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

the act of gambling

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

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

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.

widely or fully known

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

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

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, almost everything the three chums did was town-talk, for they were well-known and popular lads, and a source of no little pride to the residents of the place, who were eager to tell of the exploits of the lads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was also angry because he had lost his wager with the fat man, and because his father had cut down his allowance on account of the damages Mr. Nixon had had to pay for the destruction of the lemonade stand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading NODDY MAKES TROUBLE Of course, it was impossible, in a small town like Cresville, for the motor boys to undertake the building of anything as large as a motor ship without the news becoming pretty generally known.