Chapter X

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

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “And treasure seekers,” added Dick.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

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

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

someone who is a detective

From this reading “And treasure seekers,” added Dick.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

come to pass

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

the act of retaining something

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

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

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It made noise enough for a man,” declared Jack.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading “And treasure seekers,” added Dick.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

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

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

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

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

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

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

male cat

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

in the direction of

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading “And treasure seekers,” added Dick.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “False alarm!” laughed Tom, as a fox leaped into view and then, seeing human enemies, slunk out of sight.

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

From this reading “I sure thought it was the hermit getting ready to repel boarders.”

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading A CURIOUS CONFERENCE Holding themselves in readiness for whatever they might see, or for whatever might happen, the boys peered anxiously toward the place whence the noise and movement came.