Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

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

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

divisible by two

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every inch of it.

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From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

set up or found

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

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

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

not accessible to view

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading "Every inch of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Every inch of it.

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From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing in the old tower.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing in the old tower.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

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

From this reading So implicitly had he believed in the dying confession of Red Jackley that he had not even bothered to join in the search, preferring to let his sons have the satisfaction of recovering the stolen goods that he was positive were hidden in the old tower.

at the time that

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Fenton Hardy was dumbfounded when his sons returned to him with the news that the loot had been found in neither the old tower nor the new.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.

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

From this reading "And you're sure you searched the place thoroughly?" he asked, for the third time.