Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

have

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

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From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

main force of a blow etc

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

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

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

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From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

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From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

in a grudging manner

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

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

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

the condition of being physiologically lax

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

by chance

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

past form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

move stealthily

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

closely encircling

From this reading As it was, the laxity at the city jail was forgotten in the excitement surrounding the fugitive's return, and Chief Collig was correspondingly relieved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Chief Collig grudgingly admitted that it had been a smart capture.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

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

From this reading Had Paul Blum not been recaptured, the police force would have had to bear the brunt of public displeasure for having allowed the man to slip through their fingers.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

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

From this reading A PLAN OF ACTION The quick work of the Hardy boys and Tony Prito in capturing Paul Blum won them many compliments within the next few days.

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

From this reading In this he was perhaps largely prompted by a feeling that had Paul Blum made good his escape he, as chief, would have come in for considerable criticism from the townspeople.