Chapter IV · The Club at the Council Rock

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

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

the state of being absent

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

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

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Trojan was not at home.

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

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

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From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Poke’s marks of combat were not to be hidden.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

the organ of sight

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

promote over another

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

in a free manner

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

not accessible to view

From this reading Poke’s marks of combat were not to be hidden.

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

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Trojan was not at home.

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

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Poke’s marks of combat were not to be hidden.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Trojan was not at home.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

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From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

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From this reading Poke’s marks of combat were not to be hidden.

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

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

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

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

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

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

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

male cat

From this reading Of the club there responded to Sam’s call Poke and Step, the Shark, Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading The Trojan was not at home.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

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

From this reading The Trojan was not at home.

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

From this reading Poke’s marks of combat were not to be hidden.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the whole, Sam did not regret the fact that Walker was not to be with them that afternoon: certain matters of common concern could be talked over more freely in his absence.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The bruised flesh beneath his eye was beginning to show a prismatic variety of coloring, in spite of the application of several remedies in favor among the youth of the town; but Sam did not fail to observe that the other boys were careful to maintain an air of noticing nothing out of the common in Poke’s appearance.