Chapter VIII · A Desperate Undertaking

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

in addition

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

a youthful male person

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

take in solid food

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

and nothing more

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

and nothing more

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

above and across; more than

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

plural of “pancake” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

without much difficulty

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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

From this reading He would do something to prove that he was not a boy of one idea, and it would be something that would not put a red cent into Cony’s pocket.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.

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

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

precisely as stated

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

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

From this reading Cony had intimated very plainly that he was a boy of one idea, and had also given it as his opinion that, although Lester was the acknowledged leader of his set (we know he wasn’t; he was only the tool), he was totally unfit for the position.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the reader will recall the conversation that took place at Cony Ryan’s that afternoon, he can readily imagine that Lester was in just the right mood to do something desperate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Leaving Mack and his companions to wonder at Blake’s skill and cunning, and to rejoice over the unexpected return of their dinner, let us go back to Lester Brigham, whom we left locked in his dormitory in company with his friend, Wallace Ross.

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

From this reading This made Lester so angry that he declared he would not eat any more pancakes in Cony’s house.