Chapter V

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

set up or found

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

displaying superhuman strength or power

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

a person who supplies information

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

not any; not one

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

possessive form of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

a male human offspring

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

express in words

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Meanwhile, Lieutenant Fred Godfrey found himself mixed up in some events of a stirring character.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

during the time that

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be recalled that while hunting for his friends he was told that they had taken to a flat-boat, or scow, and were probably across the Susquehanna.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was true, as has been shown, that the female members of the Brainerd family had started across the river under charge of the herculean Gravity Gimp, but Mr. Brainerd himself was still on the side where the battle took place, though his son believed he was with the others that had taken to the boat.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If such were the fact, the true course for Fred was to follow them without a second's delay.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading His informant no doubt meant to tell the truth, but he had given a wrong impression.