Chapter XXII

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

(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 Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They must catch that boat.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

and nothing more

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

set up or found

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

of less size or importance

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

a particular point in time

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

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From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They must catch that boat.

your grandmother

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

any competition

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Besides, they were interested in the chase, and for the moment all lesser matters were relegated to the background.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They must catch that boat.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

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

From this reading But the first launch had a good start of them, and, just as they seemed to be gaining upon it, the smaller boat dodged about one of the islands and was completely lost to view.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

of good upbringing

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE If the boys were amazed at the way these strange mud-bespattered girls tumbled into their boat and took possession of it, they were well-bred enough not to betray surprise.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, did you see that!" cried Nan, in dismay.