Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

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

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

completely unclothed

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

exhale hard

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

fighting with the fists

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

a youthful male person

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Fine, child! fine!" retorted young Jack.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Hurrah! one man down!

on a floor below

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Fine, child! fine!" retorted young Jack.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

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

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

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

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

a victory cheer

From this reading "Hurrah! one man down!

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

a small worthless amount

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

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

From this reading "Hurrah! one man down!

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "Fine, child! fine!" retorted young Jack.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

a male human offspring

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

the season of growth

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

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

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED ANOTHER TRICK When the hubbub downstairs started the four Rover boys were up in their adjoining bedrooms partly undressed and in the midst of a couple of impromptu boxing matches, one taking place between Andy and Jack and the other between Randy and Fred.

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

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But not half as good as this," he continued, and, with a sudden spring, he landed one blow on Andy's chest and another on his shoulder which sent Tom's son staggering half-way across the bed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There, my boy, how do you like that?" cried Andy, as, dancing around, he managed to land a slapping blow on Jack's bare shoulder.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Fine, child! fine!" retorted young Jack.