Chapter VI · “Strike While the Iron Is Hot!”

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

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

plural of “ail” — aromatic bulb used as seasoning

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

any thing at all

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

a youthful male person

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

divisible by two

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

a boy or man

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

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

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

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

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

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

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

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From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

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

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

To recall to mind.

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

express in words

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

an educational institution

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

move stealthily

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

having a supporting base

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh, that isn’t such a queer thing,” Hugh assured him.

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

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

a special situation

From this reading “It’s the queerest thing how it gives me the slip!”

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

under normal conditions

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

precisely as stated

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

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

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

at the time that

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

in or at the place that

From this reading Walter was muttering when he came up to where the scout master was standing, watching the crowd drift past, and often waving his hand at some boy, or group of high school girls.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I must be getting along in my dotage, Hugh, when I can’t remember where I met a fellow, even when his face seems so familiar to me,” the other went on to say, with a frown on his usually placid brow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What ails you, Walter; have you lost anything?” asked Hugh, laying a hand on the arm of the leader of the Hawk Patrol, of whom he was very fond.