Chapter IX

(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 "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

for the reason that

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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 Is he breathing?

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"

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

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"

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

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

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

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

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

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

a boy or man

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

engage in

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

express in words

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

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

From this reading THE INVITATION "Is he dead, Frank?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Say, don't ask so many questions," snapped Frank, not because he was cross, but because he realized that seconds counted and he wanted to do all he could for the half-drowned lad.

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

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

in or at the place that

From this reading Did we get him out in time?" cried Andy, highly excited, as he dropped the oars and began to make his way forward to where his brother was holding Billy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think we can bring him around?"