Chapter XXI

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

matters of personal concern

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

(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 All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

in addition

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

without doubt or question

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

plural of “encampment” — a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

an established custom

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

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

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

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

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

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

From this reading “It’s undoubtedly the work of Slugger,” said Jack.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “It’s undoubtedly the work of Slugger,” said Jack.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

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

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

and nothing more

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It’s undoubtedly the work of Slugger,” said Jack.

an educational institution

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

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

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

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

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

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

From this reading “It’s more than likely this old auto belonged to Mr. Brown,” came from Fred.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

plural of “triangle” — a three-sided polygon

From this reading “I’ve seen him put down those dots in triangles hundreds of times.”

without doubt; certainly

From this reading “It’s undoubtedly the work of Slugger,” said Jack.

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

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

at the time that

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

during the time that

From this reading All remembered clearly how the bully of Colby Hall had had the habit of placing dots in a triangle, not only while in the classroom but also when discussing affairs at the gymnasium meetings and while at the military school encampments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BOYS REACH A DECISION It was with good reason that the Rover boys mentioned Slugger Brown’s name in connection with the discovery they had made.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “It’s undoubtedly the work of Slugger,” said Jack.