used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
react verbally
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
buglernoun
someone who plays a bugle
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
every person
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
magpiesnounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪz/
plural of “magpie” — long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
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 More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
many times at short intervals
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
go across or through
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
TINnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE TIN BOX "Give the assembly call, Number Three!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as he laid his hand on the shoulder of the leader of the Red Fox patrol.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Presently, in answer to Paul's order, the clear, sweet notes of a bugle sounded through the big gymnasium under the church.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
in or at the place that
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
which person or people
From this reading After telling the bugler to sound the call for the meeting, Paul, who often had charge in place of the regular scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon, watched the coming of the boys through the open basement door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than a score of lads of all sizes began to pass in from the outside, where they had been chattering like so many magpies; for it was now Summer, with vacation at hand.
