Chapter VI

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

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

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

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

a youthful male person

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

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

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

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

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

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

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

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

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

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

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

move stealthily

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

make square

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

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

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It came in the night and packed itself away in the big tents on Lawton's field.

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

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

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

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

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

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

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

From this reading A "monster street procession" was announced for the next morning, and the Bolton boys and girls lay awake as if it were the Fourth of July.

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

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

which person or people

From this reading WHO WAS CAPTAIN OF THE COMPANY?

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The great show, the "Wonder of the World," had come to town.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Sonny Boy had received a large square ticket, marked "Season," and "Complimentary," and in the same envelope was a slip of paper on which was written, "_Ask for J. Simpkins at the door._" J. Simpkins was, of course, Sonny Boy's friend, the Wild Man.