Chapter X

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

(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 "I wonder what it can be all about."

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

resembling the sound of a brass instrument

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "He wants Brassy to do something."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

a boy or man

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading "He wants Brassy to do something."

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

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

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

in the near future

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

on the contrary

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

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

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

cut with a saw

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

express in words

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "He wants Brassy to do something."

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading "That fellow is certainly threatening Brassy," returned Andy.

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

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading SPOUTER'S SECRET "Say, this is rather interesting," remarked Randy in a low tone to his brother.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "He wants Brassy to do something."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

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

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."

in or at the place that

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The two Rovers kept on behind Bangs and the man called Haddon, and presently saw them turn down a side street where was located a small factory that had been in operation during the war but which was now closed.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder what it can be all about."