Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

anew

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

side by side

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

for the reason that

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

a youthful male person

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

brought together in one place

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

to come or go into

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

divisible by two

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

enclose with a fence

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

a man of refinement

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

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

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

projecting inward

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

without law or control

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

term of address for a man

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

enter unlawfully on someone's property

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

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

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

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

From this reading I believe even now it was your intention to enter again by that loose board, which, however, I had nailed fast in order to keep lawless prowlers out."

during the time that

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

which person or people

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Then why do I find you here, alongside this fence that was constructed to keep such curious people as you from intruding on my privacy?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "But what I promised you, sir," said Frank, "was that we would not trespass on your enclosed property again, and we have done nothing of the sort, sir."

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "You wrong us, Mr. Dennison," declared Frank; while Bluff could be heard muttering his indignation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE WARNING "So this is the way you keep your word, is it, boy?" demanded Mr. Dennison, as he glared at Frank, who, however, managed to keep cool and collected, because he could easily understand how the old gentleman might deem their presence there very suspicious.