Chapter XXXIII

later than; following

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

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

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

despicably cowardly

From this reading "That was dastardly," said Babcock.

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From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

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

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

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

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

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

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

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From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading "I know it," said Dave.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I know it," said Dave.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know it," said Dave.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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 When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

not any; not one

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

exactly

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That was dastardly," said Babcock.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

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

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

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

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gus Plum did not show himself and Dave did not come to his class until after dinner.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

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

From this reading THE MEDAL OF HONOR--CONCLUSION Throughout Oak Hall there was an air of mystery that day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.

at the time that

From this reading When Dave did appear many wanted to question him, but he evaded the crowd and took no one but Roger into his confidence, although later he told Babcock and Henshaw how Plum had confessed to what had been done previous to the football game.