Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

(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 Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

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

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

at any time

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

set up or found

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

death of a person

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

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

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

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

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

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

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

a boy or man

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

on one occasion

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

cut with a saw

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

and nothing more

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading He dropped to his hands and knees, and seemed to be examining some marks on the ground.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

not in physical motion

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

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

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

at the time that

From this reading When finally the lad on his knees did look up, Bob saw a grave expression on his face.

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

From this reading If ever the fair knowledge of reading tracks which Frank possessed was called upon to do duty, it was now.

showing curiosity

From this reading Bob, of course, could not understand what possessed his comrade; but simply stood there and stared, wondering what Frank had found to cause him to exhibit such breathless interest, and all the signs of unusual excitement.

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

From this reading FORTUNE STILL FAVORS THE BRAVE Instead of replying at once to this question, as Bob undoubtedly thought his chum would do, Frank seemed to give a start.