Chapter XIV

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

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

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

the act of discovering something

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

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

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

the force of workers available

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

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

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

according to the clock

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

not in physical motion

From this reading For Jack still feared Dan Nolan, although that rascal had not been seen in the neighbourhood for months.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The boy himself, confident in his growing manhood, laughed at these fears.

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

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

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

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

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

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

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading But Jack had an uneasy feeling that Nolan was still plotting mischief, that he was still watching his opportunity to do Allan an injury.

at the time that

From this reading Jack had arranged it so that the boy’s trip over the road was made in the early morning, from four o’clock to seven, when, in his opinion, there was the minimum of danger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ALLAN MAKES A DISCOVERY During all this time, Allan had been taking his trick of track-walking with the other men on Section Twenty-one.