Chapter VII · Initiation

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

later than; following

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

(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 Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

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

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

for the reason that

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

apart from; not including

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

prudent

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

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

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

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

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

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

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

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

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

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

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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 Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

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

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

above and across; more than

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

aged or processed

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

plural of “tale” — 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 Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

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

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

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

From this reading The coming initiation ceremony of the Stuck-Up Society was the chief subject of conversation during Tuesday.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Immediately after the supper dishes were washed, the lodge was cleared of all except the dozen members of the society who had been chosen to arrange the mess-hall as the Throne Room.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

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

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

which person or people

From this reading Many were the direful hints and bloodthirsty tales that the new campers heard from the lips of seasoned Lenape boys, who, of course, were all members of the society and who were all occupied in getting out their regalia and ceremonial weapons in preparation for the big night.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Blackie, sitting on the steps in front of his tent, could hear a prodigious thumping and running and hurly-burly inside the lodge, but could see nothing, because blankets had been hung over all the windows and the door was guarded.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He was gravely watching Slater, who had been initiated the year before.