Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

(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 They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

eagerly desirous

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

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From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

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

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

the two together, not just one

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

divisible by two

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

an event that happens

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

of great significance or value

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

in like or similar manner

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

the force of workers available

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

being perceived or observed

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

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

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

unusual or striking

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

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

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

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

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

in the near future

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

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

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

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

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

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

From this reading Three automobiles were requisitioned and a detail of sixteen men, accompanied by several Secret Service authorities soon left Camp Huxwell, stopping on the way at the edge of Camp Barlight.

in or at the place that

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

during the time that

From this reading While still some distance from the cabin, the automobiles were brought to a standstill, and the officers and soldiers, as well as the cadets and Captain Dale, alighted, and all took to the shelter of the brushwood.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

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

From this reading They took on board the Rovers and their chums, and likewise Captain Dale, all of whom were anxious to see the wind-up of this remarkable happening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Even though somewhat old and likewise rheumatic, Captain Dale was still a man of action, and less than half an hour later he had perfected an arrangement with the Secret Service authorities both at Rackville and at Camp Huxwell.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A wait of nearly half an hour ensued, and during that time the three automobiles were run deep into the woods, where they would not be noticed by any passersby.