Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

later than; following

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

(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 For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

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

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

keep company with; hang out with

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

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

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

set up or found

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

(nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

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

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

above and across; more than

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

and nothing more

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

hurting

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

highest in quality

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

a special situation

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For all that, Phil thrilled with genuine pride over the compliments of the sterling patriot, and Andy held his head an inch or two higher.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

a malicious woman with a fierce temper

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading TROUBLED TIMES It was a big thing that Phil Warrington and Andy Sabine had done in capturing the consort of the _Vixen_, floating it to safe and secret harborage, and delivering its valuable cargo over to trusted agents of the continental army.

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

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

at the time that

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.

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

From this reading The big sailboat was found to be loaded with military stores of which the colonists were in sore need.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There were in fact, sufficient arms and ammunition to equip a whole military company and defend a town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chums tried to appear simply glad and modest, when Mr. Eaton, after a visit to the swamp, returned to them filled with admiration for their act and the deepest satisfaction over results.