Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

(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 failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

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

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading IN THE CITY.

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

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

not accessible to view

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY.

a message received and understood

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

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From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

absolutely essential

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

by chance

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Neither Teddy nor Neal believed the party would be exposed to any extraordinary danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

not necessary

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

tell voluntarily

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

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

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.

in or at the place that

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Although the leader of the party knew from the expression of their faces that they were dissatisfied with the general outlook, he did not volunteer any information, thinking, perhaps, that it was unnecessary to do so since they were where it was impossible to withdraw from the enterprise.

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

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The boys and Jake were decidedly perplexed and not a little worried in regard to the outline of work as given by Cummings.

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

From this reading They failed to understand how it could be to their advantage to go into the city if it should be necessary to remain hidden all the time, or in what way they would derive any benefit from the visit.