Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

later than; following

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

anew

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

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

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

a partially opened flower

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

divisible by two

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

apart from; not including

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

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

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

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

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

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

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

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

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

as follows

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

not any; not one

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

and nothing more

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

medium for communication

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading No damage had been done to the tent or any of the camp paraphernalia, even the radio outfit being exactly as it had been when they left it in charge of Hal and Bud a few hours previously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Friday" had performed his duty, but both boys had disappeared, and there seemed to be only one explanation of their disappearance, namely, the premonition of danger at the hands of the four strange men that the Rockport amateur, Max, had received from the boys on the island.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading "This is getting pretty serious," Mr. Perry said, after they had made an unsatisfactory review of the situation.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

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

From this reading The camp was as they had left it, except that the breakfast dishes were washed and put away.

at the time that

From this reading Four Prisoners When the Catwhisker arrived at Friday Island again, the place appeared to be deserted.