Chapter I

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

later than; following

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

anew

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

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

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

influence by slyness

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

a youthful male person

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

in deplorable condition

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

not still wet

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

a quick look

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

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

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

and nothing more

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

most important element

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

on the contrary

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

in the near future

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

the season of growth

From this reading The return of Tom Slade is just as much a harbinger of autumn as the coming of the first robin is a harbinger of spring.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

male cat

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

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

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

precisely as stated

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading My first glimpse of that dilapidated Ford always arouses a cheery feeling in my heart and I am not offended at the rather perfunctory wave of the hand with which Tom recognizes and greets me as he hurries by.

at the time that

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

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

From this reading When I see that familiar form in brown negligee attire careering down Main Street in the outlandish flivver which seems to be a very part of him, I know that Temple Camp has closed for the season, that the schools are again open, and that soon I shall be raking up dried leaves on the front lawn.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I know that when he gets around to it he will run up to see me and beguile me with an account of the summer up at the big scout camp of which he is the very spirit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Published with the approval of THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Made in the United States of America One of the surest signs of approaching autumn in this suburban town of ours, is the reappearance in the main thoroughfares of my adventurous young friend Tom Slade after his summer sojourn in the mountains.