Chapter XIII · Unseen; Unknown; Unguessed

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

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

later than; following

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

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

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

with determination; in a determined manner

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

without deviation

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

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

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

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From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

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

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

full of life and energy

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

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

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

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From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

an educational institution

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

in the near future

From this reading As ardent fans, they had a lively curiosity to know as soon as possible the results of the contest.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

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

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

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

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

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

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

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

From this reading Outside the school building Jerry Macy and Irma Linton were holding a patient vigil.

at the time that

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was twenty minutes after four when they returned to the school and determinedly perched themselves upon the top step of the long flight where they proposed to remain stationed until the try-out should be over.

during the time that

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Not permitted to witness the try-out they had declared their intention of waiting across the street for their friends.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Confidently expecting that their wait would be long, they had set off for Sargent’s directly after school, there to while away at least a part of the time.