Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

later than; following

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

(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 Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

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

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

terminate

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

possessive form of “craven” — an abject coward

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

set up or found

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

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

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

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

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

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

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

and nothing more

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

express in words

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

be seated

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

make square

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

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 “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

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

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then the Charter of the Club was read by Dick, and, after that, there was a pause which Tom was the first to break:

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

male cat

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

the act of using

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

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

From this reading The initiation of Billy took place at the old shack on Duck Island a few days later; and the first formal meeting of the Four Square Club was held immediately after.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

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

From this reading Tom called the meeting to order as usual, and they all four sat down on the floor in the customary way; only this time they were careful to sit in the four corners of an imaginary square instead of in a triangle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”

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

From this reading In the middle of the square thus formed Tom had laid a small iron hoop which he had found in the cellar, and explained that it was intended as a memorial of the manhole in Captain Craven’s turret, like the circle in the center of the square in the Club emblem, and it was voted to use the hoop as a symbol at every formal meeting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Say, fellows, do you remember what it was the old Admiral said to George Gray about Captain Craven after he had told him the story?”