Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

later than; following

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

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

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

an inhabitant of a border area (especially the border between Scotland and England)

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

divisible by two

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

in a willing manner

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

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

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

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

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

and nothing more

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

express in words

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

in the near future

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

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

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

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

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading "Troth!" remarked Pat O'Mara, immediately; "'tis a jewel av a place.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

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

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

in or at the place that

From this reading "And, as it happens, we know of a fine hiding-place not a great way off, where we can keep these fellows safe during the time we must stay around the Seneca town."

which person or people

From this reading "Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE WATER SPIRITS "WE must get away from here right soon," announced Kenton, after he had asked the boys a few questions concerning the adventures that had been met with on the long and dangerous journey across country from the Ohio to the region of the Great Lakes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Whatever you say, we will do only too gladly," declared Bob; and Sandy nodded his head eagerly, to denote that he was of the same mind.