Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

brought into existence

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

an aimless drawing

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

a social unit living together

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

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

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

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

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

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From this reading How about that?"

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

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

-ing form of “jolly” — be silly or tease one another

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

not one, and not any

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

an inclination to do something

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

express a supposition

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

walk on one's toes

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

male cat

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Of course, Tom's soberness increased this good-natured propensity of the soldiers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

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

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading HE SEES A STRANGE LIGHT AND GOES ON TIPTOE Of course, it would have been expecting too much to suppose that the boys in khaki would overlook Tom Slade any more than Frenchy would escape them, and "Whitey" was the bull's-eye for a good deal of target practice in the way of jollying.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading It got circulated about that Whitey had a bug--a patriotic bug, particularly in regard to his family, and it was whispered in his hearing as he came and went that his grandfather was none other than the original Yankee Doodle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hey, Whitey," they would call as he passed with the captain's tray, "I hear you were born on the Fourth of July.