Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

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a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

being joined in close association

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

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

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

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

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

highest in quality

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

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

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

plural of “indiscretion” — the trait of being injudicious

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

the land on which real estate is located

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the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

in the recent past

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

for more time

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

a particular point in time

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

not one, and not any

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

egg-laying

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situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

communicate vividly

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

required or under orders

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

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

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

not known

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "None of us," unanimously replied all the boys.

a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN--THREE FLEETS ON DRY LAND--THE INDISCRETIONS OF A SUGAR CANE--LARBOARD AND STARBOARD--THE SUPPOSED SENSIBILITY OF PLANTS--THE FLY-TRAP--VENDETTA--ROOT AND GERM--MINE AND COUNTERMINE--THE POLYPI--OVIPAROUS AND VIVIPAROUS--A QUID PRO QUO.

proved to be true

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

producing living young (not eggs)

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the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

at the time that

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.

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

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will understand that the question I put to you is, under the circumstances in which we are placed, one of the greatest moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If, therefore, there is any unseemly joking, any trick, or secret project in contemplation, with which this affair is connected, do not conceal it any longer."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have any of you been at Falcon's Nest lately?" inquired Becker, when he had verified the truth of Fritz's intelligence.