Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

later than; following

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

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From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

placed crosswise

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

cause to move by striking

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

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

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

-ing form of “jolly” — be silly or tease one another

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

superlative of “lazy” — moving slowly and gently

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

most important element

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

plural of “minion” — a servile or fawning dependant

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

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

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

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

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

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

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

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

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

a special situation

From this reading Roy Blakeley always said that the next best thing to supper was waiting for it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The lake always looked black in that pre-twilight time when the sun was beyond though not below the summit of the mountain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the laziest hour of the day, the gap between mid afternoon and supper time.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

male cat

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

at the time that

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

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

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was a tranquil time, a time of lolling under trees and playing the wild game of mumbly-peg, and of jollying tenderfoots, and waiting for supper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading TOM ADVISES GOLIATH It was late afternoon when Tom Slade, tramping home after his day spent with the minions of the law, crossed the main road and hit into the woods trail which afforded a short cut to camp.