Chapter V

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

later than; following

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

a social unit living together

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

the act of departing

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

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

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

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

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

immediately past

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

not able to be found

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

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

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

the local environment

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Joe and I were figuring on a motorboat trip," said Frank.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Miss Todd had left the Hardy home, after profuse thanks for the hospitality the family had shown her, and had returned to the college town.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

not known

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.

at the time that

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardy, after spending a day or so there, had gone on to parts unknown and it was assumed that he was following clues that he hoped would lead to the discovery of the missing professor.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading PLANS FOR A TRIP Vacation time came, as it always does, although the days dragged, and when the last examination was written and the Hardy boys and their chums faced the long summer holidays, the boys had more exciting concerns than the affair of Todham Todd.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you going to do now?" asked Chet, on the first day of the holidays, when a number of the boys were sitting in the barn back of the Hardy home.