used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECRET SOCIETY.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
completely unclothed
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear, starlight night.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
Diggory
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From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear, starlight night.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
go away from a place
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
a particular point in time
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a clear, starlight night.
not any; not one
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
and nothing more
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
playgroundsnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊndz/
plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A SECRET SOCIETY.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A SECRET SOCIETY.
in the near future
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading It was a clear, starlight night.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
in a swift manner
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
carry out
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Diggory was one of the first to leave the dining-hall, and, passing swiftly out of the quadrangle, was soon hurrying across the junior playing field.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a clear, starlight night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On reaching the pavilion, all was quiet and deserted, and he stood for a moment considering what should be his next step.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thin hedge dividing the two playgrounds was by this time bare of leaves, and afforded no hiding-place; the only chance of concealment was to take shelter inside the den itself--a place which has already been described.
