Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

speak to

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

later than; following

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

in addition

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

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

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

take into custody

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

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From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

the act of breaking something

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

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

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

plural of “counterfeiter” — someone who makes copies illegally

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

at any time

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

set up or found

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

an association of criminals

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

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

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

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

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

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

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

the force of workers available

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

make reference to

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

not any; not one

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

come into possession of

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

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

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

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

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

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

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

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

From this reading "The machinery in the mill," Mr. Hardy told his sons, "was the most complete and efficient they could obtain.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading After the capture of Uncle Dock and his associates, Fenton Hardy and the Secret Service men had wasted no time.

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

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

at the time that

From this reading THE RECKONING When the full story of the activities of the counterfeiters became known next day, Bayport found that the Hardy boys had succeeded in breaking up one of the most dangerous bands that had ever baffled the Federal authorities.

which person or people

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The crooks in Barmet village, and the rascally woman in black were also apprehended.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Frank had remembered the New York address of the mysterious Burgess, that he had heard Uncle Dock mention, and a telegram to the New York police resulted in the arrest of this man, who turned out to be the brains of the gang, the man who had arranged for the distribution of the spurious bills.