Chapter XIII · The Cipher

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

anew

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

(boxing) a blow with the fist

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

at any time

From this reading “That’s the strangest thing I ever heard of.”

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

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

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

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

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

From this reading “That’s the strangest thing I ever heard of.”

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

possessive form of “jefferson” — 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 They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

not able to be found

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

the charge for mailing something

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

in or at or to some place

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

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

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

walk heavily

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “That’s the strangest thing I ever heard of.”

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

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

From this reading “That’s the strangest thing I ever heard of.”

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

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

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

From this reading “There’s an explanation somewhere,” said Frank, puzzled.

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

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

a special situation

From this reading “That’s the strangest thing I ever heard of.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “And now we find his notebook among our supplies!” exclaimed Chet.

during the time that

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.

which person or people

From this reading They told the tale of Elroy Jefferson’s missing postage stamp collection and about the strange disappearance of the servant, John Sparewell, who had never been heard of since.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Back at the cabin, with the precious supplies again safely stored away in the kitchen, the Hardy boys and their chums settled down before the fire while Frank and Joe told Chet and Biff about the conversation with Amos Grice.