Chapter XVII

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

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

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

cause to be bored

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

lacking funds

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

put or send forth

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

placed crosswise

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

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

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

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

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

and nothing more

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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 It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

become covered with mist

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

held or filled or in use

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

not divisible by two

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

on one occasion

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

ready to fall asleep

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

in a stiff manner

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

following in time or order

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

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

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

in a vacant manner

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

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

From this reading It was too early for many of the citizens to be abroad, although here and there a sleepy pedestrian cast a vacantly curious stare at the odd apparition.

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

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

a Caucasian

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.

which person or people

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

belonging to which person

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Those few early persons who paused to witness subsequent events were forced to wait for a good ten minutes.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading From the seat one of the occupants yielded the frayed lines and got down stiffly, disappearing into the station.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Then the youth in sailor togs, whose left sleeve bore an eagle above crossed cannons, done in white, and a single scarlet chevron below, emerged once more in company with two stalwart “Bobbies.”

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading BOYS IN KHAKI Just as the sun broke forth from the bank of mist that trailed its gray banners along the hillsides to the east a squeaking wagon, drawn by a pair of thin, decrepit looking white horses and occupied by two youths in what remained of the blue uniforms of United States sailors, drew up in front of police headquarters in Queenstown.