used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
Barville
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From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading WORK OF THE YOUNG DETECTIVE.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
dissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/
disagreeing, especially with a majority
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
doleful-looking
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From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
an act that fails
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
brought together in one place
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
Oakdale
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From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORK OF THE YOUNG DETECTIVE.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
post-office
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From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
SleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORK OF THE YOUNG DETECTIVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening a group of somewhat doleful-looking boys gathered in front of the Oakdale post-office and shivered as they discussed the game.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “Look a’ the businesslike bustle of the great detective,” said Crane, watching Piper through the window.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Sleuth Piper appeared, hurried into the post-office and presented himself at the delivery window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a single dissenting voice they blamed Sage for their failure to win from Barville.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORK OF THE YOUNG DETECTIVE.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WORK OF THE YOUNG DETECTIVE.
