Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Life won't seem stale on that account.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading Darry retorted.

someone who is a detective

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

a man of refinement

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, sir!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading Darry retorted.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, sir!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

in the near future

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Life won't seem stale on that account.

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

at the time that

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.

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

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Instead, it will be brightened by the pleasant recollection of this summer's fun, which is now so soon to be ended."

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

From this reading TIMMY, THE GENTLEMAN, AT HOME "Oh, won't life seem stale when we get back into the land of crowded business streets and schoolhouses?" grumbled Reade, as, perched on the seat of the camp wagon, he drove out onto the highway the next morning, followed by the other members of Dick & Co. on foot.