Chapter XX

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

From this reading AT A COUNTRY DANCE.

later than; following

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

in addition

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

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

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT A COUNTRY DANCE.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AT A COUNTRY DANCE.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading AT A COUNTRY DANCE.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

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From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

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

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

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

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

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

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

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

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

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

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

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

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

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

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

given to inquiry

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

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

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

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

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

for a short time

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

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

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

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

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

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

From this reading The sound of music from a building attracted Frank and Jack, and, on inquiring, they learned that a public dance was taking place there.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

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

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

not inclined to society or companionship

From this reading Browning and Dunnerwust also turned in shortly after supper, and Hodge, in one of his unsociable moods, was “flocking by himself.”

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.

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

From this reading Forest was tired, and he had gone to bed early.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That night Merriwell and Diamond went out to stroll around the village.