Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

anew

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

any thing at all

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

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

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

an evil supernatural being

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

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

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

the act of departing

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

easy to reach

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

and nothing more

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

come together

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

not any; not one

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

made afraid

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

a special situation

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

the act of using

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

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

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

(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 "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

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

From this reading "But if we've got to try it, Frank, what's the use of waiting?" demanded the impetuous one.

which person or people

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "What a silly I am, to be sure," laughed Bob; "why of course we want a light, if we're going to invade that den of the demon Joe told us about.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.

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

From this reading FRANK HOLDS THE HOT STICK "No hurry," said Frank, who realized that his comrade was worked up to a high pitch of excitement, and thought it the part of wisdom to do something in order to quiet Bob's nerves.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading What do you think about that yarn, Frank; did he meet up with anything; or was he just scared out of his seven senses?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, for one thing, we don't want to be carrying these candles without making use of one, you see," replied Frank, who was again getting out his handy matchsafe.