Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

stick to firmly

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

promote the growth of

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

possessive form of “patrick” — Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

in the near future

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

a second-year undergraduate

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.

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not in physical motion

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

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

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

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

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

precisely as stated

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading PATRICK'S DAY The door in the rear of the barn was open and on the floor before it stood Foster and Mott facing each other.

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

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

at the time that

From this reading Excited though the boys were, the entire adventure was completed in a very brief time, and Will and Foster were both laughing when they gazed at their helpless prisoner.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

which person or people

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Whether or not the sophomore who had been left as a guard was still in the barn Will could not determine, but, without waiting to find out, he almost leaped to the floor below, and before Mott could recover from his surprise he was helpless in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading It was but the work of a moment securely to bind his hands and feet, and the leading spirit of the sophomore class was soon a helpless captive.