Chapter XXII

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

side by side

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

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

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading “It was glorious!

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It was glorious!

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From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

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From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

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From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

a lightweight cord

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as he glanced up, he muttered an exclamation below his breath.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Oh, uncle, I had a lovely ride!” exclaimed Jessica, as she got out.

up to a particular time

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading OVERHEARING A PLOT Noddy was so much engaged in making a landing at the dock that he did not observe the three boys until he had come up alongside the string piece.

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

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.

which person or people

From this reading Oh, there are the boys who were almost shipwrecked the other night,” and she bowed to the motor lads.