Chapter V

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

in a critical manner

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

plural of “doughnut” — a toroidal shape

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

being one more than seven

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

brought together in one place

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

hear with intention

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

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 Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

according to the clock

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

above and across; more than

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

with little or no delay

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

medium for communication

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

spherical in shape

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

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

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading RADIO THE FIRE-CONQUEROR Promptly at eight o’clock on the following night the Radio Boys gathered at Bob’s house to listen to Mr. Bentley’s talk over the radio on radio and forest fires.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Had some fresh doughnuts, too, for dessert, but I cut short on them.”

under normal conditions

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

which person or people

From this reading Even Jimmy, who as a rule lingered long at the supper table and could usually be depended on to be at the tail end of any procession, had made an exception on this occasion, and appeared before the clock struck, although slightly out of breath.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what a grampus is,” returned Jimmy; “but I wouldn’t blame him for puffing if he’d hurried through his supper the way I did.

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

From this reading “You’re puffing like a grampus,” remarked Herb, as he surveyed his rotund friend critically.