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 "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

(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 "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

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

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

and nothing more

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

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

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

not any; not one

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

an educational institution

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

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

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

having a supporting base

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading "That's just it!" burst out his cousin Randy.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "So far those explosions haven't reached Clearwater Hall," answered her brother Jack.

explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

in the direction of

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "For all we know, those Hasley people may have a large quantity of TNT or some other high explosive stored there, and if that should go up--good-night!"

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But there is no telling what a real heavy explosion may do."

in or at the place that

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.

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

From this reading THE AMMUNITION FACTORY EXPLOSIONS "Oh, I do hope Mary is safe!" cried Martha Rover, as she and the others ran toward where the automobiles which had brought them over to Colby Hall from the girls' boarding school were standing.