Chapter XXI

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

(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 Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

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

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

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From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

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From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

divisible by two

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

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From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

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

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

an event that happens

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

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

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

cause to move by striking

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hold up the robes!

plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

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

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

a particular point in time

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

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From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

the local environment

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading "Hold up the robes!

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

except for; apart from

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

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

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

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From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

male cat

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

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From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

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

From this reading "Hold up the robes!

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

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

which person or people

From this reading "Great Caesar! that's a fine happening!" groaned Tom, who had been hit on the shoulder by a fair-sized stone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rocks, small stones and dirt flew all around them, striking with loud noises the hoods and other metal parts of the automobiles, and even landing in the tonneaus of the larger cars.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading NEWS OF BLACKIE CROWDEN It was a moment of extreme peril, and what made it seem worse was the fact that the Rovers and the others could do nothing to save themselves.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading Protect yourselves with the robes!" yelled Dick, but before the ladies could heed his words the rain of rocks, small stones and dirt had come to an end.