Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

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

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

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

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

one or the other of two

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

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

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

someone who assists in a plot

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

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

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

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

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

engage in

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

as yourself

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

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

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

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

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

male cat

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

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

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

look attentively

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading But personally Tom was amazed that either O'Malley or some other henchman of the president of the Hendrickton & Western did not make an attempt to injure the electric locomotive.

at the time that

From this reading "Perhaps Mr. Bartholomew's police are really of some good," said Ned Newton, when his chum mentioned his surprise on this point.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Tom had not warned his faithful servant, the giant Koku, to watch out for Andy O'Malley in particular; the inventor knew that the giant would be as cautious about any stranger as could be wished.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Open Switch Meanwhile the work of electrifying another division of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad had been pushed to completion.

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

From this reading As Mr. Bartholomew had in the first place stated, the road controlled water rights in the hills which would supply any number of electric power stations, and his enemies could not shut his road off from these waterfalls.