Chapter V

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

of short duration or distance

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

communicated in words

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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 Akerley made light of her fears on that score.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading “He picked the fight.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

a young female

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

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

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

and nothing more

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Akerley made light of her fears on that score.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Akerley made light of her fears on that score.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

not any; not one

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Akerley made light of her fears on that score.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading “He picked the fight.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am glad it happened just as it did,” he said.

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

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Akerley made light of her fears on that score.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But she confessed her satisfaction was somewhat chilled by apprehension of trouble of the bully’s making.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

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

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.

at the time that

From this reading THE PLAN SUCCEEDS Old Gaspard Javet was no more than out of the house before Akerley commenced a detailed account of the morning’s adventure; and when that was finished—and it was brief as it was vivid—the girl expressed her delight at Ned Tone’s defeat.