Chapter XXI

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

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

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

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys found plenty to talk about.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

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From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

one or the other of two

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

give expression to

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

set up or found

From this reading The boys found plenty to talk about.

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

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a high place

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

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

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

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

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

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

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

a full supply

From this reading The boys found plenty to talk about.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

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

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The boys found plenty to talk about.

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

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

a special situation

From this reading "Nobody knows a thing about him, either," remarked Sam, as they sat around the porch, early one morning.

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

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading DAVE PAINTS A PICTURE The Ramblers had been back two days.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Bob and his companions were deeply shocked to hear about Howard Fenton, and went immediately to the Resort House, to express their sympathy to his father, but Mr. Fenton had left the village.

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

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.

during the time that

From this reading Sam Randall and Tommy Clifton listened eagerly to the story of their chums' experiences in the mountains, while Bob and his companions were interested to hear about mysterious Neil Prescott and the strange bonfire which often burned on the heights of Promontory Island.