Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

anew

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

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

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

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

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

in or to or toward a former location

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a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

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

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

earlier than; in front of

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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to be able to, or to be allowed to

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definite but not specified or identified

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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

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past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

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occurring at or forming an end or termination

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the system of numbering pages

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

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

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a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

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

From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

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

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Something about inside baseball, or a new submarine that can be converted into an airship on short notice?"

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

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

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make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

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From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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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 "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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an announcement containing information about an event

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

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

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plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

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the act of firing a projectile

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inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

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a thing, without saying which

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

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moving very fast

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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male cat

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moved around an axis or center

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marked by dissimilarity

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not consistent with the methods or principles of science

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

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From this reading "What's it about, Tom?" asked his chum, Ned Newton.

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

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom Swift, who had been slowly looking through the pages of a magazine, in the contents of which he seemed to be deeply interested, turned the final folio, ruffled the sheets back again to look at a certain map and drawing, and then, slapping the book down on a table before him, with a noise not unlike that of a shot, exclaimed:

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Well, that is certainly one wonderful story!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.