used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
make right or correct
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "We've got 'em!" he whispered.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got 'em!" he whispered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
ImpulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
Joe
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From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
the force of workers available
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
not any; not one
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
by chance
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe, perhaps, felt more elated than did Blake, though the latter was glad that his theory in regard to the direction taken by the men had proved correct.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
We've
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From this reading "We've got 'em!" he whispered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CAPTURE Impulsively the boys clasped hands as they realized what the discovery meant.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "We've got 'em!" he whispered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Joe felt that now he had a better chance to prove his father innocent of the charge made against him--that he was involved with the wreckers.
wreckers
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From this reading They had come upon the new hiding place of the wreckers, and the chances were good for capture if no alarm was given.
