Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

any specific behavior

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

any person at all

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading When he entered, however, they burst out laughing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

someone who is a detective

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

put on clothes

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

one or the other of two

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When he entered, however, they burst out laughing.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

the act of departing

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

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

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When he entered, however, they burst out laughing.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading When he entered, however, they burst out laughing.

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 The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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 early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

absolutely essential

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he entered, however, they burst out laughing.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

for a short time

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

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

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two ladies could not help smiling, and Dick was not long before he joined in the laugh against himself.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

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

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

at the time that

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the following evening, Dick appeared in the room where the others were sitting, in the dress Rajbullub had got for him, and which was similar to that of other peasants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The early respect, that Dick's strength and activity had inspired them with, had been much shaken when they discovered that he was unable either to ride or shoot; but their father's narrative of his adventures, when scouting with Surajah, had completely reinstated him in their high opinion.

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

From this reading The boys had already been told that he was shortly going on a journey, and that it would be necessary for him to travel in disguise, but had been warned that it was a matter that was not to be spoken of, to anyone.