Chapter XV

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

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

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From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

located inward

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sam Rover who spoke.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

above and across; more than

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading It was Sam Rover who spoke.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It was Sam Rover who spoke.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

past form of “stump” — cause to be perplexed or confounded

From this reading “I must confess I’m completely stumped.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

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

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

male cat

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

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

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

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

From this reading “What gets me is the skillful manner in which this hold-up was planned,” came from Tom Rover.

which person or people

From this reading It was Sam Rover who spoke.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The three brothers were closeted in an inner office of the company and Fred’s father stood by a window gazing blankly at nothing in particular.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading HOW THE ROVER COMPANY WAS HELD UP If the Rover boys were worked up over the hold-up in Wall Street, their excitement was as nothing compared to that of their parents.