Chapter II

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

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

later than; following

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

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

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

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terminate

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

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From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

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

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

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

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a large number or amount

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

United States poet (1869-1950)

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superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “It’s old Isaac Chase, the meanest man in Centerville!” exclaimed Jerry, in dismay.

touching and supported by a surface

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To move from a closed position.

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

violently angry and destructive behavior

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

new

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

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Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

in the direction of

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But we didn’t break his old window, you know,” expostulated Will Milton.

in or at the place that

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

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

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A BROKEN WINDOW, AND GLORIOUS NEWS “Gee whiz!

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading “Here are lots of witnesses to prove it came from the other side.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Look who’s coming out of the house on the rampage, will you!” cried Bluff Masters, as the front door was flung open and an excited man hurried down the steps toward the spot where the four chums stood breathing hard after their recent exertions.